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Tag Archives: Carmel Valley
Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon
As I was unpacking our latest wine club shipment from “A Taste of Monterey,” I am noticing some changes. I think that the extended lockdown is still officially on for a couple of more days, but people are going back … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Merlot
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Galante Petite Sirah
The world is shifting again, I got a wine shipment from A Taste of Monterey and it is Day 84 of the lockdown. I haven’t booked my appointment for a haircut, and even though they are still illegal, the Supreme … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Olive Hill, Petite Sirah
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London Broil and Galante Cab
“You wanted a place by the ocean. I had it opened. It was closed for the season. All these tables are for two people. Pick whatever one you want.” As we are all getting used to being locked in our … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Monterey County, Red Rose Hill Vineyard
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Bernardus Cabernet Sauvignon
The last of the three wines that I unpacked from the latest wine club shipment from A Taste of Monterey. One day, I will have to go back and figure out when we started our club membership, but we have … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Merlot, Monterey County
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Cima Collina Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
Normally when I get a new shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” is always a good time. Unfortunately as I am finally getting around to writing about some wines that arrived in December, I find that the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cima Collina, Heller Vineyard, Merlot
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Christmas 2019
Christmas is a wonderful day to set aside for family, if one has the luxury to do. Tradition for my Bride and her sisters is to have breakfast with her Mother and that certainly precedes me in the timeline. The … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cayuga, Chardonnay, L. Mawby Wines, M. Lawrence "Sandpiper" Extra Dry, Mawby Sparkling, Merlot, Michigan, Parsonage Village Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, Traminette, Vignoles
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Mesa Del Sol Prima Rosso
It is fun to open up the carton of wine from “A Taste of Monterey” and then to try to do some research beyond what the brochure that they send with the wines. This wine club that we discovered has … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Carmel Valley, Mesa Del Sol, Prima Rosso, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel
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Mission Trail Vineyards Zinfandel
It is that time of the year again, when I get to be like a little kid and open up the carton from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I was upstairs doing some Raconteur work, when I heard … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Carmel Valley, Mission Trail Vineyards, Monterey County, Zinfandel
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Heller Estate Malbec
How can one not be excited when the third bottle of wine from my wine club is a Malbec? There is just so much pleasure when I unpack my carton from “A Taste of Monterey” as I never know what … Continue reading
Some Reserve Wines
I just opened up my new carton of wines from “A Taste of Monterey” which is my wine club that we have belonged to for years. We opted for the Private Reserve Club which delivers three bottles of wine four … Continue reading
